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		<title>The Vital Importance of IT Security Compliance: Why Westech is Your Best Partner</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In today’s fast-paced digital world, IT security compliance is not just a box to tick; it's a fundamental necessity for every business. With increasing cyber threats and stringent regulations, ensuring your IT infrastructure is compliant can make the difference between business continuity and catastrophic failure. Partnering with a superior Managed IT Services provider like  [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Why IT Security Compliance Matters</h2>
<ol>
<li><strong> Protecting Sensitive Data:</strong> In a world where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, protecting your company&#8217;s sensitive data is paramount. Compliance with IT security standards ensures that your data is encrypted, access-controlled, and safeguarded against unauthorized access. This is crucial for maintaining the trust of your customers and partners.</li>
<li><strong> Avoiding Costly Penalties:</strong> Non-compliance with IT security regulations can lead to hefty fines and legal action, potentially crippling your business. Regulations such as GDPR, POPIA, and others have made it clear that failing to protect personal data has severe consequences. By partnering with Westech, you can rest assured that your business meets all necessary regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of costly penalties.</li>
<li><strong> Enhancing Business Reputation:</strong> In the eyes of your clients and stakeholders, compliance with IT security standards demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding their information. This not only enhances your business&#8217;s reputation but also positions you as a trustworthy partner. Westech’s IT Support in Johannesburg, Cape Town, the Western Cape, and Durban ensures your business remains secure and reputable.</li>
<li><strong> Ensuring Business Continuity:</strong> Compliance is not just about avoiding penalties; it&#8217;s about ensuring your business can continue to operate in the face of threats. Westech&#8217;s Managed IT Services provide continuous monitoring, proactive threat detection, and swift incident response, all of which are crucial for minimizing downtime and maintaining business operations.</li>
<li><strong> Future-Proofing Your Business:</strong> As technology evolves, so do compliance requirements. Westech stays ahead of the curve, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets current standards but is also prepared for future regulatory changes. This future-proofing is vital for long-term business success.</li>
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<h4>The Westech Advantage</h4>
<p>At Westech, we understand that <a href="https://www.westech.co.za/it-services/it-security/">IT security</a> compliance is complex, but we believe it shouldn’t be a burden for your business. Our Managed IT Services, including comprehensive Helpdesk support, are designed to take the complexity out of compliance. With a presence in Johannesburg, Cape Town, the Western Cape, and Durban, we offer tailored IT solutions that keep your business secure, compliant, and competitive.</p>
<p>Partner with Westech and let us handle your IT security compliance, so you can focus on what you do best growing your business.</p>
<h4>Take the Next Step</h4>
<p>Partner with Westech and let us handle your IT security compliance, so you can concentrate on what matters most driving your business forward. With Westech, you gain a trusted partner committed to safeguarding your business, enhancing your reputation, and ensuring long-term success.</p>
<p><strong>Contact us today</strong> to learn more about how Westech can protect your business with our superior <a href="https://www.westech.co.za/managed-it-services-provider/">Managed IT Services</a>.</p>
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		<title>We are an IT Company that Communicates</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you have an IT problem, you need your IT company to be onsite or resolving the issue within minutes. Why appoint a company that has an auto responder saying “Thank you for logging a support ticket; We will try to get back to you in 24 – 48 hours.” ? By that time,  [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7"><p>When you have an IT problem, you need your IT company to be onsite or resolving the issue within minutes. Why appoint a company that has an auto responder saying “Thank you for logging a support ticket; We will try to get back to you in 24 – 48 hours.” ?</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-8"><p><strong>By that time, you could have switched to Westech. </strong></p>
</div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:35px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-column-content-centered"><div class="fusion-column-content"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-9"><p>Poor planning is one of the major causes of a lack of communication from your <a href="https://www.westech.co.za/">IT company</a>. Without effective organisation and planning, your IT infrastructure will never be able to function optimally. Westech sets out your IT roadmap, prioritising transparency so you always know where you stand.</p>
<p>Understanding your IT infrastructure is not your job, it’s ours. It’s also our job to make sure you always have an accurate view of your IT infrastructure. Communication between you and your IT company doesn’t have to be complicated, Westech makes it simple and transparent.</p>
<p>Westech believes effective communication is at the heart of a great business and we’re proud to be part of building great businesses.</p>
<p>Book an appointment with the IT Company that actually works for you.</p>
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		<title>Slow Internet affecting productivity?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest frustrations in your business is slow internet and network connectivity, everyone knows that. How often do you have a day free of connectivity and network hassles?  At Westech, we’re the experts at providing hassle-free connectivity, helping you stay efficient.     Westech CEO Roy Westfehling, an industry  [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10"><p>One of the biggest frustrations in your business is slow internet and network connectivity, everyone knows that. How often do you have a day free of connectivity and network hassles?</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11"><p><strong>At Westech, we’re the experts at providing hassle-free connectivity, helping you stay efficient.</strong></p>
</div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:35px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-column-content-centered"><div class="fusion-column-content"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12"><p><a href="https://www.westech.co.za/">Westech</a> CEO<a href="https://meetroywestfehling.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Roy Westfehling</a>, an industry leader, focuses on finding the IT solutions which help your business. Each business has a set of unique challenges and by customising IT solutions to solve your problems, Westech provides top quality service to a satisfied customer base.</p>
<p>Your productivity is not only cut down directly by Slow internet connectivity, but the knock on effect is that your team loses motivation and tasks take even longer resulting in wastage. Think about it like a traffic jam; even when the light turns green, it takes some time before the traffic begins to flow again.</p>
<p>Westech takes a 360° approach to providing you and your team with the best connectivity solutions available. A methodical approach and great attention to detail means that you get the best optimised <a href="https://www.westech.co.za/it-connectivity/">connectivity solutions</a> at an affordable price.</p>
<p>Book an appointment today and find out how you can solve your internet connectivity problems and open up a new world of productivity</p>
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		<title>What IT Network Downtime means for your business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[IT Network downtime is something that probably affects your company, so you know that you lose not only the time your network is down, but you lose all the momentum you had before your network crashed.  How many times have you lost hours or even days to network downtime? Probably too many to  [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-13"><p>IT Network downtime is something that probably affects your company, so you know that you lose not only the time your network is down, but you lose all the momentum you had before your network crashed.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-14"><p>How many times have you lost hours or even days to network downtime? Probably too many to count. Westech have put together something to give you some perspective on your loses.</p>
<p><strong>Take a look at this downtime Calculator</strong></p>
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</div><div class="fusion-clearfix"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:35px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-column-content-centered"><div class="fusion-column-content"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-16"><p>Having a strong IT Network infrastructure is the foundation for maximizing productivity. With the latest tech and premium connectivity, your team is able to perform at their best.</p>
<p>As a customer centric IT Company, Westech is committed to designing an IT Solutions for customers that suit individual needs and specifications, ensuring the perfect complete IT solution is implemented.</p>
<p>It’s time that you chose a solution that removed your IT frustrations and headaches. Westech has been providing IT services to medium sized businesses across South Africa for 23 years. A dedication to customer service and solving customer problems is at the heart of Westech’s drive and we’re ready to help your business boom.</p>
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		<title>4.8 Million Affected by Chrome Extension Attacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[About eight Chrome browser extensions were compromised in the last 3months and the attacker used them to steal Cloudflare credentials and serve up malicious ads. Always stay protected, don`t open emails that has dodgy links or proof of payments that you don`t know In June, July and August, developers of the following Chrome extensions  [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-17"><p>About eight Chrome browser extensions were compromised in the last 3months and the attacker used them to steal Cloudflare credentials and serve up malicious ads.</p>
<p>Always stay protected, don`t open emails that has dodgy links or proof of payments that you don`t know</p>
<p>In June, July and August, developers of the following Chrome extensions had their login credentials stolen through a phishing attack. The extensions affected are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Web Developer – Versions 0.4.9 affected</li>
<li>Chrometana – Version 1.1.3 affected</li>
<li>Infinity New Tab – Version 3.12.3 affected</li>
<li>CopyFish  – Version 2.8.5 affected</li>
<li>Web Paint – Version 1.2.1 affected</li>
<li>Social Fixer 20.1.1 affected</li>
<li>TouchVPN appears to have been affected but the version is unclear</li>
<li>Betternet VPN also appears to have been affected but no version was provided</li>
</ul>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-17522" src="https://www.wordfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/google-chrome-extension-hack-phishing.png" alt="4.8 Million Affected by Chrome Extension Attacks 1" width="642" height="192" title="4.8 Million Affected by Chrome Extension Attacks 1"></p>
<p>The link in the email used the bit.ly URL shortener to redirect the developer to a fake login page which harvested their credentials and allowed the malicious actor to take control of the chrome extension developer’s account. Attackers had access to modify the code in these Chrome extensions and release new code, they made a change that injected their own malicious Javascript into the extensions. The new code looked like this:</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://www.wordfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chrome-extensions-hack-malicious-code.png" width="396" height="246" alt="4.8 Million Affected by Chrome Extension Attacks 2" title="4.8 Million Affected by Chrome Extension Attacks 2"></p>
<p>In addition to stealing Cloudflare credentials, the attackers engaged in ‘malvertising’. The malicious Chrome extension code served up ads belonging to the attacker.</p>
<p>They did this by hijacking ads from well known ad networks and replacing those ads with their own ads. Most of the substitutions occurred for ads being served from adult websites.</p>
<p>Many of the ads were a fake alert telling the browser owner they need to repair their PC. They were then redirected to an affiliate program which the attacker profited from.</p>
<p><strong>How to Protect Yourself</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Get rid of browser extensions you don’t need</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Lesson two is that browser extensions sometimes get hacked. When they do, it can be a catastrophe for you. If you don’t absolutely have to have a browser extension, get rid of it.</p>
<p>Alternatively, deactivate extensions until you need them. Then activate them, use the extension and deactivate it again. This isn’t ideal, but it will reduce your risk if an extension is compromised for a few days.</p>
<p>That screenshot utility? If you don’t use it daily, dump it. That quote-of-the-day extension? Ditch it if you don’t need it.</p>
<p>In 2010, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2010/12/10/chrome-extension-numbers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chrome hit 10,000 extensions</a>. Today, 7 years later, they probably have well over 100,000 extensions available for the Chrome browser. That many extensions create a large attack surface for malicious actors. Make sure you minimize your risk by removing those you don’t use.</p>
<p><strong>    2. Even the Pros get Phished</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Never click on a link if you don’t recognize a sender.</li>
<li>Never click a link in an email and sign in to a service. Instead, if you are presented with a sign-in page, go back to the email and look at the email sender including their domain and look at the URL of the link you clicked very carefully.</li>
<li>Never download an attachment in an email and open it unless you verify the sender. Even then, considering asking your sender to use a service like Google Docs that doesn’t require you to download attachments.</li>
</ol>
<p>It is important to be aware that as these attacks become more popular, you are more likely to be targeted because you are a gateway to infecting a much larger group of people: your customers.Attacks targeting site owners are also a supply chain attack. You supply your large audience with content. By controlling your website and serving up a browser exploit, an attacker can take control of a large number of workstations in a single attack.</p>
<p>As site owners it is our responsibility to be more cautious than most when it comes to our security. We have an obligation to our customers and site visitors to stay secure.</p>
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		<title>Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In January 2016, I attended a JT Foxx event at the Silver Star Casino. I almost did not attend this event because it was fairly far out of my way and looked for excuses not to go, however I was encouraged to go because some of my staff had attended another JT Foxx event,  [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-18"><h4 style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-1863 alignleft" src="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1.jpg" alt="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 3" width="190" height="201" title="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 3" srcset="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-200x212.jpg 200w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-283x300.jpg 283w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-400x424.jpg 400w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-500x530.jpg 500w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-600x636.jpg 600w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-700x742.jpg 700w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-768x814.jpg 768w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1-800x848.jpg 800w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-Westch-IT-Support-Company-Johannesburg-1.jpg 932w" sizes="(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px" />In January 2016, I attended a JT Foxx event at the Silver Star Casino. I almost did not attend this event because it was fairly far out of my way and looked for excuses not to go, however I was encouraged to go because some of my staff had attended another JT Foxx event, hosted by Coach D 2 months earlier and they felt it was worthwhile to go and so.. I did that&#8230;<strong> <em>writes Roy Westfehling</em></strong></h4>
</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top:30PX;--awb-margin-bottom:30PX;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:50;line-height:1.25;"><h2><strong>I DID THAT &#8211; I TOOK ACTION!</strong></h2></h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-19"><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1846 alignright" src="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JT-Foxx-and-Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company.jpg" alt="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 4" width="480" height="640" title="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 4" srcset="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JT-Foxx-and-Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-200x267.jpg 200w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JT-Foxx-and-Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JT-Foxx-and-Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-400x533.jpg 400w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JT-Foxx-and-Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" />This was however, not the first time I had met JT. I first met JT at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Branson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richard Branson</a> event held at the Sandton Convention centre 3 years earlier.   I was curious to see what JT had achieved in the past 3 years but was more humbled by what I had actually missed out on because I hadn’t taken up any coaching until this point. I knew I needed coaching, was still looking and was more annoyed with myself for not having started sooner. One of those bitter pills…</p>
<p>I found the event full of useful information and I had taken plenty notes. Even if I had not signed up for some coaching, I had already absorbed lots of great content.  Towards the end of the presentation, JT started “Reading” the audience and of course picked me out. Yes I sat in the front. I always do, which is something I would encourage anyone if you want to gain the maximum benefit at any event. JT was quite accurate in his reading of me however, I must point out that had JT not pulled me aside afterwards, I would not have taken things further with his organization. It was the personal interaction that JT gave me that convinced me to work with him. From this point on, my life changed completely.</p>
<p>Since that event and now a year and a half later, I am consistently being encouraged by JT personally as well as his great team. They have done a fantastic job on guiding me and my company in the right direction.</p>
<p>One month after that initial event, I joined another seminar and had a one on one with JT, when he suggested that I should attend personal coaching with him and his team and so… <em>I did that.</em></p>
<p>The coaching started in Thailand at JT’s house. Here I met with several of his other professional coaches and we talked through the business and listened to various workable solutions.  I knew what I needed to do but had no idea where to start. The tasks that lay ahead of me where overwhelming and it actually became very uncomfortable. JT teaches <em>“become used to being uncomfortable”</em> <em>so.. I did that.</em></p>
<p><em> </em>What happens when being coached is that collectively you come up with so many new great ideas that your head starts to spin, almost frustratingly.  Having so many great ideas is wonderful but when it’s not organised, it’s no fun and I’m sure you can relate. So what happened then was I was guided to use the blue print. This is a detailed structured plan of your business and when followed correctly, it will steer you in the direction to certain success and so…<em>I did that</em>.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1847 alignleft" src="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 5" width="470" height="311" title="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 5" srcset="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-South-Africa-200x132.jpg 200w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-South-Africa-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-South-Africa-400x265.jpg 400w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-South-Africa.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px" />I started an <strong><a href="https://www.westech.co.za/it-support/">IT Support,</a></strong> Tech Support and <a href="https://www.westech.co.za/it-services/"><strong>IT Services company</strong></a> in South Africa 22 years ago and have been relatively successful for some time, however I did not know how to grow this business. This is ultimately when I decided I needed and wanted JT’s coaching. After many years in the business, one becomes complacent and without the correct team on your side, it becomes very challenging. With JT and his professional team on my side, I was encouraged to continue with coaching and so<em>….. I did that.</em></p>
<p>The areas I focused on first was, knowing the numbers. I looked at the financials of the company and it was clear that I needed to make some improvements. I followed the unique and structured hiring techniques taught to me in Thailand, implemented them and then hired a really good bookkeeper. From this point the business began to change for the better. We had addressed the areas that needed focus and followed the blue print and aligned the structured plan to allow us to gain momentum.</p>
<p>I then drew my attention to the relationships I had with my customers and my staff. I addressed them so that I could get the productivity in the company on an upward momentum and to reconnect with existing customers.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now that the basic had been addressed, I started on the marketing ideas and programs which I was encouraged to do. The marketing is the aspect of the business that brings it all together. I found that through the coaching, without correcting the basics, which I thought I had waxed, the marketing would be ineffective because the business would certainly collapse with the volume of new business it would generate. If the foundation was not solid, my team would not cope. I was further guided to structure the marketing in such a way that <strong><a href="https://www.conversionguru.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online marketing</a></strong> was key and this then would become the focal point of the growth and so….<em>I did that.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1849" src="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company.jpg" alt="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 6" width="688" height="458" title="Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx 6" srcset="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Roy-Westfehling-of-Westech-IT-Support-Company.jpg 531w" sizes="(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px" />Roy Westfehling presenting new ideas and strategies for IT Support and Tech Support to the audience at a JT Foxx event in South Africa</em></p>
<p>Today, my company has a solid foundation, a super strong team and an explosive marketing campaign in place which is generating several “quality” leads a day. I am now growing the business across the country and we are also attracting several global companies who want to appoint us to handle their IT operations in South Africa.</p>
<p>As the business continues to grow and strengthen, I find myself working <em>on</em> the business and not<em> in</em> it. A position I always wanted to be in and could not have been achieved without coaching and I can one hundred percent guarantee that. What I am now dealing with is how to manage the volume of new business. Again a situation of getting comfortable being uncomfortable.</p>
<p>I set aside my early mornings to handle strategy as coached. I re-read parts of JT’s book, listen to the marketing CD’s, refer to the wealth workout program and give gratitude for what is being achieved. Furthermore, I also attend the Family Reunions, monthly <a href="https://www.intelligentmillionairesnetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Intelligent Millionaires Network</a> both in Cape Town and Johannesburg and make an effort to attend all <a href="https://jtfoxx.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JT Foxx</a> events. The reason I do this is because there is always something new and exciting at his events. There is always a new opportunity to meet the 1 person that will allow me to grow even bigger and to eventually help me become the number 1 Tech Support company in South Africa and that is certain because of the successful ongoing coaching.  I have met the most amazing dynamic people on the planet for which I am very thank for. The company is on track to reach target and the key from me was to work with one organization, be coachable, stay focused and put in the hard work and ….I did exactly that!</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank you to my coach.. JT Foxx!</strong></h4>
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		<title>Westech Protects you from Ransomware</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ransomware is becoming increasingly common, with widespread epidemics affecting hundreds of thousands of networks across the globe. Don’t think it’s just corporates or big companies that are affected.  We deal with cases every week of people like you who open a dodgy email or click on a funny link and by the time  [...]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last" style="--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-21"><h4 style="text-align: left;">Ransomware is becoming increasingly common, with widespread epidemics affecting hundreds of thousands of networks across the globe. Don’t think it’s just corporates or big companies that are affected.</h4>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-22"><p><span style="color: #000000;"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-1389 alignright" src="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa.jpg" alt="Westech Protects you from Ransomware 7" width="497" height="331" title="Westech Protects you from Ransomware 7" srcset="https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-500x334.jpg 500w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-700x467.jpg 700w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.westech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/it-support-company-in-south-africa.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /></span></p>
<p>We deal with cases every week of people like you who open a dodgy email or click on a funny link and by the time they realise their mistake, it’s too late and their computer is locked. Westech has devised a solution which is working for companies with up to 100 computers.</p>
<p>Ransomware takes control of your computer and locks all of your files. A countdown and a message appear on the screen instructing you to deposit a sum of money into a <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BitCoin </a>wallet for the safe release of your files.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.westech.co.za/">Westech</a> has a tried and tested 5-point action plan to help you protect your data from ransomware!</p>
<h4><strong>Our Plan for You:</strong></h4>
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<h4>A proper risk assessment is conducted first before we implement our security solutions.</h4>
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<h4>We maximize network redundancy to ensure up-time using 5 proven methods</h4>
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<h4>We have developed our own set of <a href="https://www.westech.co.za/it-security/">IT security</a> solutions to block ransomware</h4>
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<h4>We secure customers mail and data from threats by moving them to secure, easily accessible locations</h4>
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<h4>We have developed a secure ransomware prevention plan to ensure data is always safe</h4>
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<p>Did you know that the last outbreak of ransomware, called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WannaCry_ransomware_attack" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WannaCry</a>, which hit more than 100 countries did not did not affect a single one of our 80 client’s networks?</p>
<p>What are you waiting for? Get protected before it’s too late!</p>
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<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong>JOHANNESBURG | CAPE TOWN | DURBAN</strong></span></h4>
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